Jim Winter
Verified- Digital Content Director, Poultry International
- Digital Content Director, Feed Strategy
- Digital Content Director, Poultry USA
- Digital Content Director, WATTPoultry.com
Dubuque, Platteville
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Sports editor at Unified Newspaper Group, for six weekly newspapers.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Ron Burgundy
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means no two days ever being the same and loving what I do. It's not a job. It's a hobby I get paid for.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Twitter, Facebook, Storify, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, laptop, tablet, smartphone, camera
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Why did you become a journalist?
I wanted to inform people through words and pictures.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A three-part investigative series on a series of meetings held by a school district building committee that had fake agendas.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Always trust your gut, and pursue your passion with passion.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Before 1 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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